Get Started with NETGEAR genie
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MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP
WiFi Bridge/Extender Setup Preparation
You can set up your WiFi bridge/extender with NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can
use the genie menus and screens to set up your WiFi bridge/extender manually.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you must change the settings so that it
uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2
wireless security, which is the wireless security that the WiFi bridge/extender supports. For
information about the WiFi bridge/extender’s preconfigured security settings, see
Types of Logins and Access
Different types of logins have different purposes. It is important that you understand the
difference so that you know which login to use when.
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WiFi bridge/extender login
. The user name admin logs you in to the WiFi
bridge/extender user interface from NETGEAR genie. For more information, see
NETGEAR genie after Installation
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Wireless network login
. Your WiFi bridge/extender is preset with a unique wireless
network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the
product label.
NETGEAR genie Setup
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the
WiFi bridge/extender because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps
have been successfully completed. It takes about 15
minutes to complete.
To use NETGEAR genie to set up your WiFi bridge/extender:
1.
Connect the router to a power source.
2.
Make sure that your device is connected with an Ethernet cable to your WiFi
bridge/extender.
3.
Launch your Internet browser in one of the following ways:
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If you are setting up the Internet connection for your WiFi bridge/extender for the first
time, the browser automatically goes to http://www.routerlogin.net, and the
NETGEAR genie screen displays.